No employee shall enter or work in an area where a known or suspected toxic or harmful atmosphere may prevail. The Safety and Health Manager must be notified to allow for proper testing of the area and for prescribing the proper respiratory protection program or other safeguards to be initiated. This includes areas of potential low levels of oxygen.
In all situations in which employees are working in areas where abnormal levels of common nuisance dusts, fumes, or mists prevail, an approved dust mask must be worn.
In emergencies, or when feasible engineering or administrative controls are not completely effective in controlling toxic substances, approved respiratory protective equipment must be used by every employee working in such conditions. Respiratory protective devices will be approved and issued for the hazardous material involved and extent and nature of work requirements and conditions.
Employees required to use respiratory protective devices will be thoroughly trained in their use. Respiratory protective equipment will be inspected regularly and maintained in good condition.
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